| Tail Number / N-Number | N401DS |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-34-200 |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 34-7250156 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 66 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 1200 N DUPONT HWY |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip Code | 19901 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Kent County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-03-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-12-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51130264 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4B0B4 |